What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Surgical Instrument Maker?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Surgical Instrument Maker jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD (29.2% above average), followed by Glenwood Springs, CO and Nome, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Pennington County, SD $54,830 $4,569 $1,054 $26.36 Glenwood Springs, CO $52,888 $4,407 $1,017 $25.43 Nome, AK $52,631 $4,385 $1,012 $25.30 Elizabeth, NJ $51,808 $4,317 $996 $24.91 Kentville, NS $51,270 $4,272 $985 $24.65 Sitka, AK $51,112 $4,259 $982 $24.57 Whitehorse, YT $50,944 $4,245 $979 $24.49 Carcross, YT $50,915 $4,242 $979 $24.48 Haines Junction, YT $50,741 $4,228 $975 $24.39 North Cowichan, BC $50,591 $4,215 $972 $24.32

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Q: How much does a Surgical Instrument Maker make?

The average annual pay for a surgical instrument maker in the United States is $42,428 a year — that works out to approximately $20.40 an hour. The middle 80% of Surgical Instrument Makers earn between $32,000 (10th percentile) and $63,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Surgical Instrument Maker Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$42,428

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Ohio

$40,981

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How much does a Surgical Instrument Maker make?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Surgical Instrument Maker in the United States is $42,428 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.40 an hour. This is the equivalent of $815/week or $3,535/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $76,000 and as low as $29,000, the majority of Surgical Instrument Maker salaries currently range between $35,000 (25th percentile) to $42,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $63,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Surgical Instrument Maker varies greatly (by as much as 7500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Surgical Instrument Maker in your area makes on average $40,981 per year, or $1,447 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $42,428. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Surgical Instrument Maker salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Surgical Instrument Maker jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Surgical Instrument Maker Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Surgical Instrument Maker job is above the national average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD, , with Glenwood Springs, CO, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $10,203 (24.0%), and Pennington County, SD, furthers that trend with another $12,402 (29.2%) above the $42,428 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Surgical Instrument Maker appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Pennington County, SD, and North Cowichan, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Surgical Instrument Maker role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Pennington County, SD	$54,830	$4,569	$1,054	$26.36
Glenwood Springs, CO	$52,888	$4,407	$1,017	$25.43
Nome, AK	$52,631	$4,385	$1,012	$25.30
Elizabeth, NJ	$51,808	$4,317	$996	$24.91
Kentville, NS	$51,270	$4,272	$985	$24.65
Sitka, AK	$51,112	$4,259	$982	$24.57
Whitehorse, YT	$50,944	$4,245	$979	$24.49
Carcross, YT	$50,915	$4,242	$979	$24.48
Haines Junction, YT	$50,741	$4,228	$975	$24.39
North Cowichan, BC	$50,591	$4,215	$972	$24.32

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Surgical Instrument Maker Jobs in the U.S.

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